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JKI Flat UI Controls 2.0.1 is now available with New Controls and Various Improvements (functional, cosmetic, and search)...
This builds on the 2.0 release and all users are encouraged to upgrade.
Release Notes
New Controls
- Text Only Button (“Blank” Button with no Icon -- just text)
- File Open Button (120x40 button with File Icon and "Open" text)
- File Path Control with folder icon for browse button (in addition to one with a plus “+” icon)
- Borderless Cluster (with very small border/edge, which is nice for making arrays of items where extra visual space between elements is not desired)
- System Cluster (uses a system recessed frame as cluster border)
- System Array (uses a system recessed frame as the array border and a system numeric as the index display)
- VISA Resource (looks similar to the existing Flat UI Controls 2.0 Combo Box)
Functional Improvements
- Mechanical actions of all buttons set to “Latch When Released” (since it tends to be the most commonly used)
- String control is now resizable (Removed extra string controls)
- Numeric control is now resizable (removed extra string controls)
Cosmetic Improvements
- Fixed text size and font of combo box control’s display and drop-down list
- Improved drop shadows of buttons (it’s a little sharper looking now)
- Set all label colors to be consistent across the theme (122,122,127)
- Fixed inconsistencies in font size in various controls
Search Improvements
- Added some some tags to controls for improved search-ability
- Added “Flat” tag to all Flat UI Controls
- Added “button” tag to all buttons
- Fixed typo on “Transparent Boolean” control
Download and Installation:
Option A - Download and install with VIPM
Option B - Run the JKI Design Palette (Tools >> JKI Design Palette) and click the Updates button on the navbar.

Hi
Thanks for creating Flat UI!
My customer requested me to change the blue color of the combo box.
They want it to be green instead so that it matches the rest of the UI.
I have not been able to figure out how to do that.
Is it possible?
Thanks
/Sebastian Bengtsson

I am having similar issue. I cannot activate design palette offline. I used both my gmail and hotmail, but I received nothing for days. Checked all the mail folders in both mail addresses, but nothing happens. I receive JKI update mails by the way.

Question: Many users have asked how they can install Flat UI Controls 2.0 on a computer which has no network access.
Solution: The attached VI Package Configuration (VIPC) file contains everything you need to install the Flat UI Controls. Download it and then double-click ("Apply") it to install both the JKI Flat UI Controls 2.0 and JKI Design Palette.
Download: JKI Flat UI Controls 2.0.1.28.vipc
Note: There may be a newer version of either the JKI Flat UI Controls 2.0 and/or JKI Design Palette available (you can check for pinned posts in those forums for announcements). If you want a newer version than what's available, here, please post a reply to this topic to let us know you'd like a newer version.

Yes, were in the process of making some design decisions -- I'm also in Roma for the CLA Summit and am presenting tomorrow...
One thing that we're evaluating is the impact of changing the process VI to be Dynamic Dispatch (with the ability to call or override the parent). This changes slightly the mechanics of process registration and synchronization.
Additionally, we're working on a full scripting API to allow programmatic creating, editing, and inspection of JKI SMO classes. This aims to enable creating user interface tools that simplify development.
We've been doing this experimental development outside of GitHub to avoid a lot of noise. I'd be happy to loop you into what we're working toward and some of the open design questions.